Parenting Exceptional Children: Third in a six-part series focuses on a strengths-based approach to raising autistic, ADHD and other neurodivergent children
Some children try to mask or camouflage their differences to fit in, but this usually leads to more stress. For example, a child might try to change how they talk or dress to fit in with peers, or force themselves to like a certain sport or activity to feel included. Hiding their natural interests and communication style can lead to more stress and can, ultimately, damage their sense of self.
Inside the Garda Armed Support Unit: ‘You see things no one should ever see – shootings, murders and stabbings’ Or “your autistic brain, means you really focus when you are in your routine, though sometimes it can be stressful when things change unexpectedly”. Sometimes, they make better friendships with older or younger children or extended family and adults. Practically, this might mean supporting your daughter to arrange a one-to-one play-date with another girl outside the social group. Or it might mean helping her participate in the activities she is passionate about where she is much more likely to make friends with kindred spirits.
When Sean got his 10-year-old daughter into her singing and drama group it made a huge difference to her life – she loved the performance on the stage and really got on with the other children – she loved going each week and it became a long-term passion.
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